Jefferson County Jail (Madison, Indiana) Explained

Jefferson County Jail
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Location:Courthouse Sq., Madison, Indiana
Coordinates:38.7361°N -85.3764°W
Built:-1850, 1859
Architect:Multiple
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:June 18, 1973
Refnum:73000019

Jefferson County Jail, also known as Jefferson County Jail and Sheriffs House, is a historic jail and residence located at Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built between 1848 and 1850, and is a two-story, rectangular Greek Revival style masonry building. The building consists of two blocks: a residential section in front and jail block at the rear. A kitchen wing was added in 1859. It features a classic pedimented gable temple front with a recessed entrance and pilasters.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It is located in the Madison Historic District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD) . Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology . Searchable database. 2016-04-01. Note: This includes Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Jefferson County Jail. 2016-04-01. Melvin M. Rotsch and Philip H. Dole. PDF. July 1971. .